[SOLVED] find the value of x

**never_mind** · March 27th 2008, 11:04 AM

I'm confused by the answer I got.

The equation:
7x-2=4x
I'm suppose to solve for x but I can't seem to get a realistic answer.

The problem in my work book.(sorry for the image quality)

**topsquark** · March 27th 2008, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by never_mind

I'm confused by the answer I got.

The equation:
7x-2=4x
I'm suppose to solve for x but I can't seem to get a realistic answer.

The problem in my work book.(sorry for the image quality)

If
$7x - 2 = 4x$

$3x = 2$

$x = \frac{2}{3}$

-Dan

**never_mind** · March 27th 2008, 11:11 AM

The answer I originally came up with but it was -2/3 so I didn't think
it was the right answer,I guess I was half right.Thank you.

**topsquark** · March 27th 2008, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by never_mind

The answer I originally came up with but it was -2/3 so I didn't think
it was the right answer,I guess I was half right.Thank you.

Always beware the evil negative sign!

-Dan

**pickbrain** · March 28th 2008, 09:06 PM

7x -2 = 4x
7x-4x=2
3x =2
x = 2/3

simple.......

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